Holiday Snowflake Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs plus 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• FROSTING:
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut